How To Make The Perfect Hot Chocolate In 5 Minutes

It's the season of cold nights and warms drinks! A cup of creamy hot chocolate is a must have at the end of a long tiring day, just as you get settled in your bed. And of course we all want a quick fix, so here's our take on how to make the perfect cup of hot chocolate within 5 minutes!

Warm a cup of milk on the stove on a low flame, but don't let it boil.



Instead of adding cocoa, this recipe simply requires a bar of your favourite chocolate! Personally we love the Cadbury Bubbly as its extra soft and creamy, but any other chocolate will work just as well! After all, there are no restrictions when it comes to chocolate!



So add a medium sized bar of your chocolate of preference, plus a pinch of salt to enhance the flavour. Keep stirring constantly for 1 minute.



Remove from the heat, add half a teaspoon of vanilla and a pinch of cinnamon for an extra delicious touch!
Pour in a mug and you have your hot chocolate ready to serve in just 5 minutes!

Stay Safe From Winter Frizz!

What's the best part about winter you ask? The chance to flaunt your gorgeous hair without the fear of a meltdown of course! But winter too brings some major problems for us fashionistas, the main one being-FRIZZ! Just follow some simple tips to avoid static hair this season!

1. Oil and Condition!

Hot oils and deep conditioning treatments are necessary all year round! They provide your hair with proper hydration, since lack of moisture is the number one reason for static hair!

2. Styling Products

 

Since hair gets extra dry this season, hence leaving it frizzy, styling products are a must have for winters! See what suits your hair type the best, from serums to hair gels, the options are endless! While the use of these products during the summer may give off a slightly oily look, when used this season your hair will look well nourished and less frizzy too!

3. Hair-dos

Stick with half tied hair, as it's the go to trend this season anyway! It can be a half braid or the much talked about man-bun! Leaving your hair half up makes it easier to manage and control while giving off a sophisticated look.

4. Curl It!

Dead straight hair is so yesterday anyway, so bring out those curling tongs and add volume to your hair! When waved or curled, your hair is less prone to get static as opposed to straightened hair.

4 Ways To NOT Style Your Winter Look

The season for smart jackets, cozy sweaters and perfect hair is finally here! But in our need to keep warm we tend to make some basic fashion faux pas while styling our looks for a night out. Here are some things you can easily avoid!

Toe Socks

Yes they're super comfy and tend to look cute too, but guys please keep your gloved feet restricted for when you're lounging around the house! They're a little too casual to be worn outside!

Puffy Jackets

 

No doubt it's the number one way to keep warm, but when you're dressed up for the night? No no! Stick to simple jackets or over coats to go with your dressy look.

Over-sized Fluffy Ear Muffs

 

No...just no...

Over Doing The Leather

We all love how cool a leather jacket or sexy leather boots look, but don't over do your look by adding more than one leather element to your outfit! Keep it simple and keep it fashionable :)

Going Out To Eat-In The Digital Age

The digital age makes our everyday lives easier but with everyone being so dependant on technology these days, even something as simple as going out for a casual lunch isn't possible without the use of social media!

1) Making the plan:
 We Whatsapp our friends to ask them if they're free, usually a broadcast or group message since personal messages and polite phone calls are so 2010!

2) Arriving at the venue:
 The compulsory Check-In on Facebook to let people know of your busy social life. Plus you can never have enough freebie cookies, right?



3) Arrival of the food:
Wait! You can't touch it until you've taken some creative and artsy pictures to get more followers on Instagram!

 

4) Recording the chitter chatter:
A fun filled Snapchat video story is a must to show people how cool your friends are and how much fun you're having!



5) Saying good-byes:
And you end your dinner with a light funny tweet about some latest run-of-the-mill topic to flaunt your general know-how.

Get The Perfect Fall Looks!

It's time to transition your make-up bags from summer to fall, moving from bright looks to moodier colours and dewy skin! Here are some simple changes you need to make for the season!

1. Dark Lips 



Darker lip shades need to replace the bright pinks and corals you may have been using the past few months. So think browns, mauves, maroons, berries and plums!


2. Nude Cheeks



Since lip colours are getting darker, keep your blush ons a neutral colour for a well balanced and natural look!

3. Dewy Skin

 

A glowing, more luminous base is a must during cooler seasons as compared to the matte looks we opt for during summer. So keep your highlighting powders and dewy foundations handy!

4. Contoured Skin

 

Instead of the warm bronzers we see in summer it's time for more cool toned contour powders!

5. Metallic or Muted Eyeshadows



Even though nude and matte eye shades are the look to opt for during the day, metallic eyeshadows are a good choice for your more formal looks this season!

Top 4 Accessory Trends Of 2015

2015 has been a year for statement accessories and blinged out looks! Here are some of the trends that are here to stay until further notice.

1. Ear-cuffs



Why stick to normal studs or earrings when you can bling up your whole ear from top to bottom! Ear-cuffs ranging from funky to simple and classy are the in thing this season for a super hip look!

2.  Midi Rings

 

Be it chunky or something exquisite, rings that come up to your knuckles are a must have for any jewellery lover! Not the most practical accessory, but they definitely do make your hands look prettier!

3. Statement Sunglasses



No more simple black shades when the top trend gives you a choice of crazy shapes and outrageous sizes! Make sure to have at least one out-of-the-box pair (perhaps not as crazy as this image!) to make a statement!

4. Quirky Bags



From food to animals to crazy objects, everything goes when it comes to a unique purse to carry these days! Perfect to oomph up a simple outfit and look stylish as ever!

5 Types Of Shoes Every Desi Woman Should Own

As Marilyn Monroe righteously said, "Give a woman the right pair of shoes, and she can conquer the world," but all women know one pair is never enough! So here are 5 must have shoes every desi woman needs for a complete wardrobe!

1. Khussas

Classics never go out of fashion, and any desi outfit looks perfect adorned with a pair of khussas! They could be gold or embellished, sober or bright, printed or plain, the choices are endless!

2. Nude heels

 The right pair of shoes that will look perfect with any colour, print or style! May it be an eastern or western attire, nude heels give the perfect mod and classy look!

3. Simple Sandals

For endless shopping sprees or just a day at work, flat sandals work best and are always a safe choice!

4. Ballet Flats

A comfy pair of ballet pumps are a must have in your closet, they're practical and look adorable with jeans or even a kurta paired with tights!

5. Glitzy gold heels

Being a desi woman it's impossible to avoid weddings and such events! A pair of gold heels will have you covered as they'll match with almost every formal outfit you own!